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Introduction

A leading presence in aerospace and defence markets, Airbus constantly strives for improvement by driving technological innovation, forging new partnerships and strengthening its localised presence around the globe.

We Make It Fly

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of C$93 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

In Canada for over 33 years, Airbus employs 2,000 Canadians from Coast to Coast. In 2015, the company sourced more than $1.1 billion directly from more than 570 Canadian aerospace companies. Airbus’ close collaboration with Canadian Universities and the National Research Council (NRC) has led to it becoming a frontrunner for innovation and skills in Canada.